A Tsonga term that means "Where was he going", mostly used on social media when someone maybe gets hurt when doing something they were not supposed to do in the first place.
Akpeteshie
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A strong local spirit distilled from palm wine, also called "apio".
Example
Akpeteshie be very strong oo.
Peep
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Peep is a South African modern slang term for “look” or “check”.
Example
Peep that car, it’s nca.
A term used in South African high schools—coined by the Matric Class of 2024—to refer to students born in 2010 during the FIFA World Cup hosted in South Africa. The nickname comes from the tournament’s official anthem, “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)” by Shakira. It’s commonly used to refer to Grade 8 learners of 2024, most of whom were born that year.
Example
I was born and bred in Mambisa.
An island nation off West Africa with Creole Portuguese-African culture, known for music and tourism.
Example
We vacationed in Cape Verde to enjoy its beautiful beaches and morna music.
A West African country founded by freed American slaves, with rubber plantations and recovery from civil war.
Example
Monrovia, Liberia's capital, is named after U.S. President James Monroe.
A Xhosa term for 'You are shitting'. It can also mean 'she or he is taking a shit', depending on the context.
Example
Man 1: Where is he?
Man 2: Uyanya (He is taking a shit)
Woman 1: I will beat you!
Woman 2: Uyanya (You are shitting)
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